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Polish President Feared Dead in Plane Crash


Polish President Feared Dead in Plane Crash
Polish President Feared Dead in Plane Crash

Lech Kaczynski and his wife were on a plane that went down in western Russia.


Russian officials say Polish President Lech Kaczynski is feared dead after his plane crashed in western Russia.

Officials say at least 87 people were killed in the crash. Polish officials have confirmed that the president was on the plane. Mr. Kaczynski's wife Maria was also among those on board.

The plane went down as it approached Smolensk airport.

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